dismissal

noun

dis·miss·al | \ dis-ˈmi-səl

Definition of dismissal

: the act of dismissing : the fact or state of being dismissed

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Synonyms

ax (or axe), discharge, furlough, layoff, redundancy [chiefly British]

Examples of dismissal in a Sentence

numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump

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Bevell’s dismissal from the Seahawks opened an opportunity to work with an old counterpart again. — Robert Klemko, SI.com, "Darrell Bevell Bounces Back Again, This Time in Detroit," 29 Aug. 2019 First came the academic problems, which resulted in Jones’ dismissal from the USC program. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Pac-12 training camp report: From HBO appearances to QB duels, there’s no shortage of news," 19 Aug. 2019

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dismissal

noun

dis·miss·al | \ dis-ˈmi-səl

Kids Definition of dismissal

: the act of dismissing : the state or fact of being dismissed The students will have an early dismissal.

dismissal

noun

dis·mis·sal

Legal Definition of dismissal

1 : removal from a position or service

2a : the termination of an action or claim usually before the presentation of evidence by the defendant

— involuntary dismissal

1 : the dismissal of an action by the court because of the plaintiff's failure to pursue his or her case

2 : the dismissal of an action by the court upon motion of the defendant after presentation of the plaintiff's case made on the grounds that the plaintiff has shown no right to relief

Note: An involuntary dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) prevents the plaintiff from bringing suit again based on the same claim.

— voluntary dismissal

: the dismissal of an action by the plaintiff

Note: Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a), a plaintiff may dismiss an action without a court order anytime before the defendant serves an answer or moves for summary judgment, or by stipulation of the parties. Otherwise, a court order is required. A court-ordered dismissal will not prevent the plaintiff from bringing the action again unless the order so states. A dismissal without a court order will not bar the plaintiff from bringing the action again unless the plaintiff has brought the same action already.

b : the cancellation of an indictment, information, complaint, or charge

Note: Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48, the attorney for the government may dismiss the indictment, information, or complaint with the court's approval. The court may also dismiss it if there is unnecessary delay in the government's prosecution of the case.

c : a document setting forth the request for a dismissal plaintiff filed a dismissal

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dismissal

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